1979 stories by Steve Bittenbender
Butler University Bans Students, Faculty, and Staff from Betting on School Sports Teams or Disclosing Inside Information
Butler University in Indiana has become the latest US college to prohibit its students, faculty, staff, and trustees from betting on events involving the school’s athletics teams. The policy also applies to independent contractors who provide services to the athletic department, teams,...
MGM CEO Jim Murren Will Step Down Before Contract Ends, Gives No Reason For Surprise Move
The gaming industry was caught by surprise on Wednesday when MGM Resorts International announced that Chairman and CEO Jim Murren has decided to step down from his position. No timetable was given in the company’s release, which dropped just hours before the...
Kindred Group Deal With Caesars Entertainment Will Put Unibet Mobile Sports Betting Application in Indiana, Iowa
Kindred Group announced on Tuesday that it has an agreement signed with Caesars Entertainment that gives the European gaming company access to the mobile sports betting markets in Indiana and Iowa. The company plans to unveil its Unibet brand in the two...
Despite ‘Uncertainty,’ Monmouth Park Willing to Go First on Fixed-Odds Horse Racing in US
Just as New Jersey opened the door for sports betting across the United States, it just might be the trendsetter for the next wagering innovation to hit America – fixed-odds horse racing. Fixed-odds racing sets a firm payout price. The price you...
Indiana Sports Betting Handle Continues to Grow, Up By $9 Million in January
Sports betting in Indiana rose by 5.6 percent in January, as the total handle jumped to $170.8 million for the month. That represented a $9 million increase in activity from December, according to figures released Monday by the Indiana Gaming Commission. The...
Hooters Sports Betting Partnership with Rush Street Gives Perks to BetRivers Customers
Hooters of America has announced a partnership with KonekTV and Rush Street Interactive that’s designed to attract sports bettors to their restaurants in Indiana, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. The deal will allow the restaurants, best known for its wings and waitresses dressed...
Kentucky Derby Futures Pool Ending Sunday Evening as Bettors Like Tiz the Law
The second round of Kentucky Derby futures betting at Churchill Downs closes on Sunday evening, and the morning-line favorite remains the top choice on the board. Tiz the Law opened at 8-1 when pari-mutuel betting started on Friday. The Barclay Tagg-trained colt’s...
Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission Issues $50,000 in Fines Over Racing, Casino Violations
ALTOONA, Iowa – The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission (IRGC) earlier this week handed out a $20,000 fine to Prairie Meadows Casino Racetrack Hotel for two incidents that occurred during its racing meet last year. The fine was one of three levied...
Unbeaten Independence Hall Favorite in Kentucky Derby Preps Stakes Race at Tampa Bay Downs
There’s only one Kentucky Derby prep race this weekend, and it will take place Saturday afternoon at Tampa Bay Downs, which hosts the 40th running of the Grade III Sam F. Davis Stakes. Because of a late scratch, a field of 7...
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear Calls on State Lawmakers to Pass Sports Betting Bill
FRANKFORT, Ky. – Flanked by lawmakers, business leaders, and other proponents of sports betting, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear called on the General Assembly Thursday to pass a bill that would allow the state to join the 20 states and the District of...
